25 Kopeks 1860, SPB-FB Proof

Name: Монеты 25 Kopeks 1860, SPB-FB Proof
Price: 500 RUB
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Country: Imperial Russia
Weight: 6.00 g
Issue Quality: Proof
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 750
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 4.5 g
Denomination: 25 kopeks
Ruler: Alexander II
Monetary Unit: Kopek
Mintmaster Initials: SPB-FB
Bitkin: 591, 592 (R3)
Ilyin: 250 rubles (for a set of 3 coins)
Diameter: 24.3 mm
G: 396 ₽

Reverse
The upper part of the reverse features the crown of the Russian Empire. Below it, the denomination and monetary unit are indicated on two lines: 25 KOPĒKЪ. Further down is a decorative divider consisting of two opposing ornamental lines with a dotted cross composition between them. Slightly below this divider is the coin's year of issue '1860', beneath which is the abbreviation 'S.P.B.' (Saint Petersburg Mint). Along the left edge of the coin is a laurel branch, and along the right edge, an oak branch. The branches are tied together at the base with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow. The entire edge of the coin is stamped with raised denticles.
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire — a double-headed eagle. Both heads of the eagle bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is positioned above and between them. All are connected by the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called. On the eagle's breast is the Moscow coat of arms — a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, spearing a dragon. Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called. The coats of arms on the wings (four on each wing): Kazan, Polish, Taurida, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian, Kiev and Novgorod, Vladimir. In the eagle's right talon is a scepter, and in its left, an orb. Under the right talon is the letter 'F', under the left — 'B'. The initials of mintmaster Fedor Blum. The central part is separated from the rest of the design by a circle of dots. Outside this circle is the text: CHISTAGO SEREBRA 1 ZOLOTNIK 5 1/4 DOLĒI (1 zolotnik 5 1/4 doli of pure silver), divided at the top by an eight-petaled flower. The rim is decorated with short denticles.